You will love London
London is a welcoming city, steeped in history and constantly changing, making it a place that excites young couples, families and independent travelers alike.
A walk along the River Thames, admiring the book markets on the South Bank, crossing Waterloo Bridge and wandering Trafalgar Square are some of the things that don't cost a pound but will give you a measure of how much London has to to offer.
But the best thing about the city is that it shows a different face to each traveler. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it. Family vacations, museums to lose yourself in for hours or the liveliest nightlife. All within a few metro stations.
The 5 best reasons to visit London
1. Attractions of historical interest
History lives on in many of London's most visited corners. The English royal family still uses Buckingham Palace or Hampton Court as their residence. The Tower of London, for its part, houses interesting museums and also the crown jewels.
2. Sports shows
While visiting London, if you are a football fan, you can tour the stadiums of teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, or West Ham. And, in summer, remember that tennis takes over thanks to the most renowned championship: Wimbledon.
3. Internationally renowned museums
London is home to some museums just wonderful. The British Museum preserves everything from Egyptian mummies to Japanese vases. Science buffs can visit the Science Museum or the Natural History Museum. The Tate Modern, the Tate Britain, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery are the spearheads of everything related to contemporary art.
4. West End: the theater as the protagonist
The West End is one of the largest theater districts in the world, with forty theaters. Check the schedule and book some tickets to spend an unforgettable night at the theater.
5. The city of shopping
When you visit London and you are ready to go shopping, you can choose between the luxury of Mayfair, the extravagance of Camden Town, the second-hand of Portobello Road, the large franchises on Oxford Street or the casual fashion and street wear shops of Carnaby Street.
Things to do in London
1. Hear the bells of Big Ben: the pride of London
If you want to see this spectacle in all its magnificence, walk across Westminster Bridge at sunset. Its four-faced gothic clock hides a thirteen-tonne bell that rings from the top of the British Parliament building.
2. Visit the British Museum
Let yourself be surprised by the treasures of the British Museum, one of the oldest in the world, such as the mummies or the remains of the Parthenon. The most popular attraction is the Rosetta Stone, the linguistic key to ancient Egypt.
3. Explore the Tower of London: A Bloody History
Delve into a story as creepy as it is fascinating. Conceived as a royal residence, the Tower of London was later reused as a prison. See the crown jewels and, on the way out, cross Tower Bridge.
4. Attend the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Go to the gate of Buckingham Palace to witness the daily Changing of the Guard. When the queen is at home, a flag flies overhead; when her royal highness leaves, the palace is opened to the public.
5. Admire the views from the London Eye
Ride in one of the cabins of this post-contemporary Ferris wheel and see the most spectacular views of London. You will be inside one of the recent icons of the city, and also one of the most controversial.